The Rational Pawn (Ep. 6)

With immaculate etiquette, "Ari" joins to discuss Trans-Gentleman, a story that first appeared in the By Philip Sopher Newsletter in summer 2020.

Sunny, bright and beaming, joins to discuss "Weather Rapport", a story whose 226 words each make a dent, like independent hail stones. All stories on the BPS Pod first appeared in the By Philip Sopher Newsletter. Subscribe at www.philipsopher.com/newsletter.

In a totally selfless act, Kelly joins the BPS Pod to discuss "Kelculations". All stories from the BPS Pod originally appeared on the By Philip Sopher Newsletter. Subscribe at www.philipsopher.com/newsletter

Todd joins Philip for a reading of Netcord Almighty and a discussion of luck in sports. All stories from the BPS Pod originally appeared on the By Philip Sopher Newsletter. Subscribe at www.philipsopher.com/newsletter

Fil, a mediocre chess player, joins to discuss The Rational Pawn, Marxism in general, and to air personal grievances that have nothing to do with the story. All stories from the BPS Pod first appeared in the By Philip Sopher Newsletter. Subscribe at www.philipsopher.com/newsletter

Alex and Peter join as Philip reads "The Freak, Out", a flash scene of 239 words, each more unchained than the previous one. The story first appeared on the By Philip Sopher Newsletter. For a new flash scene every Tuesday, subscribe at www.philipsopher.com/newsletter

Philip reads "Ninth Dimension", a story of 241 words that each adds its own special dimension. He is then joined by Nicholas to discuss the story, dimensionality, and fine art.

Today's story is titled 'The Big Election'. It's 363 well-elected words, and Peter joins after the story is read to discuss "election strategy". All stories on the By Philip Sopher Podcast first appeared in the By Philip Sopher Newsletter, which you can find at www.philipsopher.com/newsletter.

Today's story is titled 'A Likeable Impression'. It's 337 very impressive words, and "Dave" joins after the story is read to discuss the ins and outs of likeability. All stories on the By Philip Sopher Podcast first appeared in the By Philip Sopher Newsletter, which you can find at www.philipsopher.com/newsletter.

Welcome to the By Philip Sopher Podcast, where I read flash scenes that first appeared in the By Philip Sopher Newsletter, which you can find at www.philipsopher.com/newsletter. Today's story is titled 'Midnight Snack'. It's 294 words, and I hope you slurp them all up.